asked the Minister for Defence when the next recruitment will be carried out for the Defence Forces; and the number of persons on the waiting list for entry into the Defence Forces.
Written Answers. - Defence Force Recruitment.
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Recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force is being kept under review in the light of current strengths and commitments. It is not possible at this stage to say when the next intake of recruits for general service will take place.
The total number of applicants on the waiting list for general service enlistment was 5,415 on 21 May 1985.